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Overview |
Marian | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Marian | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Marian | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Tennessee State University?
- Marian University is 427.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at Marian than Tennessee State University ($37,600.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Marian ($11,986 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 40.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,542 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 66.9% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($28,904 vs. $17,315)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Marian vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Tennessee State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tennessee State University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Tennessee State University (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,400)
- Marian University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Marian graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/